Name: _____________________________________________ Score: ________________

Section: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________

MODULE: COMMON USAGE PROBLEMS

1.We were all excited about the reunion (accept,
except) Maggie.
2.It was (accused, alleged) that he secretly
cooperated with the Japanese during the war.
3.The group (adapted, adopted) the strategy from the
convention and implemented it in their unit.
4.Mother has always (adviced, advised) me to remain
strong and independent.
5.The (affect, effect) of the earthquake on Beijing was
disastrous.

6.Doreen was severely (annoyed, aggravated) by

Toms rude behavior.
7.We are (already, all ready) to listen to the
proposition.
8.They did not agree (altogether, all together) that
the bill was worth passing.
9.John was certainly (among, between) the most
talented students in his class.
10. (A number, An amount) of books were donated by
the students during the National Book Week.

11. There are a number of theories (about, as to) how

life began.
12. Mary looked (awful, pale and weak) when she was
hospitalized.
13. Stay for (a while, awhile) and keep me company
while you wait for the driver.
14. A (bunch, group) of professionals formed their
own labor union.
15. If we leave now (may be, maybe) we will make it
to the meeting on time.